LED Information on How LEDs Work, Differences, Colors, Uses etc.
How many LED Christmas Lights can you string end to end?
LED Christmas Lights Residential -the average wattage of our LED Christmas Light sets is 4.8 watts of power with a 125V - 3 amp fuses. The New rating for the UL Listing on LED light sets is 210 Watts. 44 sets end to end at 4.8 watts. 25 LED lights are 88 sets end to end.
LED Commercial sets are different in that the end to end connections have been changed to a two prong screw together system. This system stops any use of another product on the end and is fused at 5 amps. You can run 88 LED strings end to end with just one end cord.
Commercial LED Christmas Lights sets have a two prong screw together system (coaxial) for complete weather proofing. They are also used for permanent installation. The wire is a bit thicker, 20 gauge and you can connect 75 sets end to end using just one end cord.
Residential LED Christmas Lights sets have the regular Male/Female ends and connect 44 sets end to end. These are for non-permanent installations. Wire is 22 gauge.
Both our LED Commercial and LED Residential Holiday Lights are Full Wave. They are the same brightness and are both injected molded sealed units for longevity of the product.
How come you cannot replace the LED bulbs?There are several reasons for this, first and foremost is that the lens together with the LEDs are injected molded units to preserve the bases and sets from corrosion. The old-old sets where replaceable and they only lasted a few seasons before they were so corroded they had to be replaced (not a good use of your savings or on the landfills).
Secondly, the LED Holiday Lights are power specific. Each LED Light color uses a different amount of power. Replacing a White LED with a Blue LED will cause the socket to go out over a short period of time. The light sets are setup in such a way that you get the best performance for your investment.
Lastly, you want to know that your LED Christmas Light sets are going to last you for years to come. We respect the money you spend on your LED Christmas Lights and want to preserve our integrity in the market. We do not offer any junk or less than the best LED Holiday Lights on the market. Forever LED guarantees it!
I have seen cheaper LED sets on the market, what is the big deal? Are they all the same?No, they are not the same! The major difference is that ‘cheaper’ LEDs are usually removable bulbs, very low quality LEDs, unsealed units at the base (pull out area) and at the lens, they are made of an incredibly cheap and thin plastic, they are series circuited (one come out, they all go off) and they are half wave, usually have less than 70 lights per set (20, 50, 60), very low light output, flicker incredibly and have a short life span.
Our Full Wave LED Christmas Lights either LED Residential or Commercial LED Christmas Lights are injected molded sealed unit at the base and lens (no water can enter); we use the best and brightness LED s for the integrity of the lights we sell. In a chip of LED s we will use only the top 10% of the LED s, discarding the others as non usable. We use a clear, durable UV protected plastic that even semi-trucks have ran over in testing with no breakage. Our LED Christmas Lights are parallel circuit so if one light goes out (rarely) they all stay lit. Our sets are sold in 35, 70 and 100 light sets as the lights are power specific to the number of LED s for longevity of the product. Our Holiday lights are fully rectified units so no annoying flicker and makes for a 40% brighter light. There is more but this is the biggest differences. Click links below for more info on how the LED Christmas Lights work:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_and_parallel_circuits
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectifier
By all means, have fun! Most dimmers & flashers work fine and the controllers are as great as your imagination! Music, dancing, flashing!
Can I use the C7 replaceable bulbs in candelabra bases?Yes, you can use the C7 replacement or retrofit bulb in most candelabra, nite nights, candles, under counter and more, so long as it is the E12 base. (I have had some problems using the C7 in sensor equipment, i.e. dusk to dawn night light)
What’s with the bright (almost blue) White Lights and color Variations?The White LED Christmas Lights is bright, a cold effect! In fact most people think they are eye piercing…Great for some displays not so great for others. If you want a bright display (many do) then the white (even with the cold blue tone) is for you. If you want to tone it down then buy the New Soft (Warm) White LED. It’s more like incandescent lighting.
As to the color variations you will notice the biggest difference in the Blue LED Christmas Lights as the spectrum of color has a larger degree of allowance because of the cost. About 90% of the LED s made for colors like blue, soft white, green, etc. are not allowed because of the range of variation is too wide. The nature of the materials used in LED s is what drives the costs up. We have maintained a ‘balance’ in the color range to keep your costs down. Although you may notice a change in color especially in very large orders, the color is still true to the product. Most do not notice at all once the lights are hung.
Is there a difference is the LED called Warm White and Soft White LED Christmas Lights?There is no difference is the color they are the same. Both names Soft and Warm White are used in the industry.
Why are some LED colors higher in price?Each color is made from a different material. The Whites (the most expensive) are made from Red, Blue and Green, using three colors and different material for each color causes them to cost more to manufacture. The Red Lights, Candlelight, Gold, Orange and Yellows are the least expensive to manufacture.
Are the "Full Wave LED Christmas Lights Residential Product" strings okay for outdoor use?Yes use indoor or outdoor.
I do not see the LED Christmas Lights style, length or color that I am looking for?Please email us with the product you are looking for. We have containers on the ocean and do not put them on the web site until we can ship them. We also have other importer to pull from. For popular light colors like Soft White or styles M5 and 5MM please pre-order so the lights will be set aside for you. Contact us with your requests.
If you have any other questions that are not addressed here please contact us, we will be happy to answer your questions.